Overview

• South Africa were dismissed for 69 in 20.4 overs, their second-lowest Women’s World Cup total, with Sinalo Jafta the only batter in double figures.
• Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith starred with 3/7 after taking the new ball on a tacky Guwahati surface, validating England’s spin-first plan.
• Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean collected two wickets each, with Lauren Bell adding one, to cap a collective bowling display.
• Amy Jones finished 40 not out and Tammy Beaumont 21 not out as England cruised to 73/0 in 14.1 overs with 215 balls remaining.
• The result lifted England to the top of the table on net run rate, while South Africa seek a reset before facing New Zealand in Indore.